Start a Crestwood Business
Crestwood is just 35 minutes from Downtown Chicago and typically 30 min from Midway International Airport. We are home to variety of business and industry such as the River Crossing shopping center. Crestwood is conviently located just off I-294 and Cicero Ave commercial corridor making Crestwood the prime place for businesses.
MAYOR KLEIN IS CALLING ALL INTERESTED RESIDENTS TO JOIN HIM IN TRYING TO BRING NEW BUSINESSES TO THE COMMUNITY!
Please call 708-371-4800 X2003
to express your interest!
Here is information on the proper procedure for opening a business in Crestwood:
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Provide a detailed, typed-out business plan of what the business entails, hours of operation, number of employees, etc.
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Submit the proposed business plan to the Village Service Director for approval.
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Once approved, either a Special Use Application or a Business Application will be supplied along with the other necessary documents to be submitted.
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This process could take anywhere from two weeks to longer depending on the type of business itself, among other factors.
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The Business Licenses are on an annual renewal, running from January to the end of December.
For a more streamlined, problem-free process, contact the the Village Hall at (708) 371-4800 as early as possible in the process of establishing your new Crestwood Business. They can help you understand the rules, regulations, zoning, and permitting issues that can be a part of starting a business.
As mentioned above, one of the initial steps in the process will be to set up a time to meet with our Village Service Director. At this meeting, you will need to bring in a copy of your business plan to go over with our Service Director.
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Links below for Signs, Conscruction, Contractor, etc.
The Crestwood Advoser is dedicated to presenting an abundance of information about the Village of Crestwood so that the community can have the information it needs to strengthen and enrich the Village. To Adverstise, contact Amy Roe at (708) 371-4800 ext. 2009 or crestwoodadviser@crestwood.illinois.gov.
From time to time the Village of Crestwood publishes bid notices for upcoming projects and solicits qualifications or proposals for a variety of professional services. Click on the link to find information on the latest bid notices.
The Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber has been working to help drive the success of the local business in the southwest suburbs.
The Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce provides regional leadership, advocacy, strategic alliances and programs that unite and grow its members and the business community.
Through the Catalyst Grant, as many as 88 established and growing businesses in select industries will have the opportunity to advance to their next stage of development. Whether it’s addressing workforce needs, improving operations or upgrading facilities, this $100,000 grant empowers businesses to scale up and invest with confidence.
The Cook County Small Business Source strives to support, grow and elevate small businesses by providing no-cost business advising, resources and access to events.
These incentives encourage private business investment, employment, the revitalization of properties and rehabilitation of landmark buildings. These initiatives assist businesses by reducing the assessment level over a designated period of time. Click on the link to lern more about the different classes and requirements. Incentives included for Commercial and Industrial purposes.
Click on the link to learn more about the different classes and access applications.
The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development's mission is to enhance the quality of life for Cook County residents through transformative and equitable community and economic development.
The Bureau of Economic Development offers a wide range of programs to drive sustained economic growth and promote vibrant community development including programs for businesses. Click on the link to learn more.
The IDCEO provides business assistance and workforce development with special emphasis on technology, trade, tourism and film. Also catalogs Community Profile demographic information for communities throughout the state of Illinois.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is an independent agency of the federal government which aids, counsels, assists and protects the interests of small business.
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